Elma Public Library

Elma Public Library

1860 Bowen Rd.
Elma, NY 14059
United States

716-652-2719
Fax: 716-652-0381
Stephanie Molnar, Director

Located on the corner of Bowen and Rice Roads, east of Route 400. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot and book drop available.

Public Access Computers: 14 computers, networked, including 3 laptops, printing 10¢ per B&W page, 25¢ per color page, flatbed scanner, Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"

Wi-fi available.

Meeting Room, capacity 60. Copy machine, copies 15 cents each.  Download PDF of Meeting Room Policy & Application

What's Special About the Elma Library

Local History Collection

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You'll now be able to borrow a variety of non-traditional materials from the Elma Public Library!  We have a GoPro camera, a portable record player, musical instruments, robots, and more!  Download PDF with Full List. 

Elma Public Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

The Elma Public Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

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    What's new in the library?

    • Tai Chi - Mondays, July 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th at 1 PM. Tai Chi offers gentle, low-impact exercise and moving meditation. Designed for all fitness levels and abilities, these inclusive classes help improve your balance, flexibility, strength, and mental focus while requiring no special equipment or prior experience. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Family Storytime - Tuesdays & Thursdays from July 7th to August 13th at 10:30 AM. Ages birth to 5. Join Jessi for a fun family storytime! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Book Club - Wednesday, July 15th at 6:30 PM. This month's selection is “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” by Mitch Albom. Stop by or call the library to place a hold on the book. All are welcome.

    • Locust Street Art: Painting From Life - Thursday, July 16th at 2 PM. For ages 17+. Learn to paint like the greats in this core artistic skills workshop. Painting from life has always been an important activity—capture the world around you in a painting that reflects how you see it! Learn all about view finding, perspective, blocking in shapes, creating depth, and more. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • Fossils, Fossils, Everywhere - Tuesday, 21st at 2 PM. In this program, we will discuss how fossils form and their different types. We'll act like paleontologists by studying fossils from different parts of the world and trying to figure out which ones were land plants, which ones swam in the ancient oceans, and which ones were part of a dinosaur's world. No registration required.

    • Forest Lawn Lecture - Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:30 PM. Discover the beauty and significance of Forest Lawn through an engaging presentation exploring its rich history and cultural importance to Western New York. Learn about the cemetery’s stunning landscape, remarkable art and architecture, and the stories of some of its most notable permanent residents. Registration is recommended but not required. 

    • Locust Street Art: Painting Landscapes - Thursday, July 23rd at 2 PM. For ages 17+. Learn to paint like the greats in this core artistic skills workshop. Learn all about how to paint features of your environment—from trees and flowers to waterfalls and cliffs! Learn all about perspective, blocking in shapes, creating depth, and more. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Mocktail Craft Night - Monday, July 27th at 6 PM. Join us for mocktails while we paint rocks for penguins at the Aquarium of Niagara for mating season! Teens and adults welcome. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, July 29th at 6:00 PM. Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts, and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. Browse the book “EAT: Easy, Affordable, Tasty” by Frankie Celenza, pick a recipe, and share potluck style. Sign up at the front desk.

    • Locust Street Art: Torn Paper Collage - Thursday, July 30th at 2 PM. For ages 17+. Learn to paint with paper! In this workshop, students will cut, tear, fold, and glue paper and collage materials to their canvas to create a collaged artwork based on the world around them. Use recycled construction paper, old magazines, and more to add unique textures and patterns to your work! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Unwind - Monday, August 3rd at 4 PM. A casual fiber arts group (the point is to hang out and make things). For ages 6-12. Bring a project you are working on, or participate in the month's activity. We will explore different fiber arts such as crocheting, knitting, weaving, sewing, embroidering, felting. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Family Storytime - Tuesdays & Thursdays from August 4th to August 13th at 10:30 AM. Ages birth to 5. Join Jessi for a fun family storytime! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Job Fair - Friday, August 7th from 1-3 PM. Attention all job seekers! In partnership with the New York State Department of Labor, the Elma Public Library will be hosting a Job Fair from 1:00pm- 3:00pm. Many local businesses will be attending and no registration is required. If you're looking for a new career, make sure to take advantage of this opportunity to meet local employers face-to-face! Professional attire is recommended and make sure to bring several copies of your resume. Participating businesses include:

    Cassadaga Job Corps
    CVM Electric, LLC
    Erie County Department of Social Services
    NYS Dept. of Corrections and Community Supervision
    NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
    New York State Police
    Retech Systems LLC
    Sealing Devices Inc
    UNC Dairy
    United States Air Force Reserve
    YWCA of WNY.

    • Foam Party - Saturday, August 8th at 2 PM. We will have up to SIX FEET of foam to romp and play in an area about the size of half a tennis court. Best of all, it’s safe, allergen-free, hypo-allergenic, biodegradable foam solution. No registration is required.

    • Fossil Frenzy Play Cafe - Wednesday, August 12th from 2 to 3 PM. For kids of all ages. Young paleontologists can: Dig in a sandbox filled with fossils. Crack open baking soda eggs. Explore with a digital microscope. And more! This free-style, hands-on program encourages movement, and imaginative play for young dinosaur fans and their families. No registration is required. 

    • FeedMore WNY - Thursdays, August 13th amd 27th from 12:30- 1:30 PM (weather permitting). Stop by to purchase fresh, healthy, affordable and locally grown produce every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month! The Farm Market accepts cash, debit/credit, tap to pay & SNAP/EBT (50% off)!

    • Community Archive Day - Tuesday, August 18th from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Do you have old photographs, letters, family memorabilia or historic documents? The Library can help you preserve and digitize them! Bring a few (15 or less) items to the Community Scanning Day, and staff will digitize them for you! Once staff digitize your items, you'll receive a thumb drive with images of your items. Digitizable items include: Letters and paper documents, Photographs (no negatives please!), Art, posters, and other flat items up to 18"x24". Want to share your historic items with your community and contribute to a public history archive? Speak to our staff about the Erie County Community Archive initiative and donating a copy of your digitized items to the Library. 

    • Book Club - Wednesday, August 19th at 6:30 PM. The month's book selection is “The Almost Sisters” by Joshilyn Jackson Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome.

    • Mocktail and Craft Night - Monday, August 24th at 6 PM. Join us for mocktails while we paint wooden landscape coasters! Teens and adults welcome. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, August 26th at 6 PM. Join us for our cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. Browse the book and sign up at the front desk.

    Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.